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Practical Programming Strategies for Minimizing Training-Related Injury
April 11, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT and Jason L. Silvernail, DPT, CSCS
This article examines ways that personal trainers can take steps in order to effectively reduce the risk of clients suffering a training-related injury.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Maintaining Motivation for Collegiate Basketball Players
June 11, 2018by Andrew D. Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*D, CC-AASP
Competence, autonomy, and relatedness are three keys to promoting a more intrinsically motivated athlete. These components can be combined in nearly limitless ways, which is especially important for the long basketball season.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Incorporating Training Load Monitoring into Fitness Programming: A Review of Practical Tools for Fitness Providers
October 8, 2018by Grayson Elmore, MAEd, ATC, LAT
In recent years, performance and prevention strategies have grown to include monitoring training load (TL) to understand fatigue and the potential effects of fatigue on training adaptation and performance.
Personal trainers Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Slam on the Brakes: Deceleration Qualities to Optimize Performance
September 4, 2018by Shawn P. Myszka, CSCS
Shawn Myszka, MS, CSCS,*D spoke at the NSCA's 2013 Coaches' Conference on the impact of deceleration on performance training.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Accounting for Mental and Physical Stress in the Law Enforcement Physical Training Schedule
April 24, 2018by Marcus Trusty, CSCS, TSAC-F
Job descriptions, schedules, personal responsibilities, and physical training experience are all factors that should be taken into account when designing a unique and specialized training program for tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Intermittent Fasting – An Update on its Effects on Athletic Performance
June 11, 2018by Andres E Ayesta Herrera, MS, RD, CSCS
Athletes have sought out intermittent fasting as a strategy to optimize performance. However, it is important to critically evaluate the research available in order to establish specific recommendations and determine if intermittent fasting is safe or effective.
Coaches Nutrition
Breaking into the Performance Training Arena as a Personal Trainer
March 13, 2019by Mark Roozen, MEd, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F, FNSCA
In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Personal Trainers Conference, Mark Roozen describes his experience working as a strength and conditioning coach and his transition to doing performance training in the private sector.
Personal trainers Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
Implications for Training in Youth: Is Specialization Benefiting Kids?
May 24, 2018by Yann Le Meur, PhD
Early sports specialization has been a controversial topic in the field of sports medicine, training, and conditioning. Recent studies report increased sports-related injuries in single-sport specialized athletes compared with multisport specialized athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Optimizing Athletic Performance – The Role of Red and Infrared Light Therapy in NCAA Strength and Conditioning
June 3, 2025by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, John Osborne, Angel Huerta Mora, Sarah Martinez, Maria Quezada, And Leslie Cantu
This article will explore the wide-ranging benefits of photobiomodulation therapy (PBM), specifically in the context of NCAA athletes, and how it has the potential to become a vital tool.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
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